Resources for Patients

First Visit

Your first visit to our office will be in the form of a consultation. The physician will meet with you to discuss your gastrointestinal issues, medical and social history, and to perform a physical examination. They will then discuss with you a treatment plan and course of action.

Please Bring The Following Items With You To Your Visit

  • Most current insurance card(s)
  • Driver’s license or photo identification
  • Co-payment in the form of cash, check or credit card
  • A complete listing of your medication, including dosages
  • If you have seen a Gastroenterologist in the past and/or have had prior diagnostic testing done CT scan, x-ray, lab work, etc.), please have those records forwarded to us in advance or bring with you to your appointment.
  • Ensure that our office has received a referral, if necessary, in advance of your appointment.

Insurance & Billing

North Shore Gastroenterology Associates, participates with most major insurance carriers. As a courtesy to our patients, we will file claims for those insurances with which we participate. Please note that any amount not covered by your insurance company is ultimately your responsibility. While a list of insurance companies we participate with is available on our website, it is strongly recommended that you contact your insurance company prior to your visit to confirm that we are still participating.

Payment Policy

Payment will be requested and is required at the time of service for all services that are non‐covered or determined to be the patient’s responsibility, including co‐payments. Payment may be made by check or credit/debit card. If you have any questions regarding insurance, billing or our fees, please call our billing department.

Insurance List

Below is a list of Insurance Companies that North Shore Gastroenterology Associates, P.C. participates with. Please note that this may not be a complete list, and is subject to change without notice. You should contact your insurance carrier for verification of benefits.

View Our List Of Excepted Providers

  • 1199
  • Aetna (commercial plans)
  • Cigna (PPO, HMO, OAP)
  • Emblem Health (not including Medicaid or GHI HMO)
  • Empire Plan
  • MagnaCare (PPO)
  • Medicare NY
  • Medicare Railroad Retirement Plan
  • Multiplan Inc.
  • Tricare Military Plan
  • United Healthcare (not including Medicaid)
  • Wellcare